Unpaid dower must be paid when wife demands it: HC
The High Court has observed that a Family Court may order compensation for a wife if her husband, despite having the financial ability, fails to...
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Roundtable Calls for Turning Girls’ Voices into Decisions and Action
Policymakers, educators, researchers and civil society representatives have called for greater opportunities for girls to express their voices, make choices and participate in decision-making, stressing...
Dhanmondi Lake dev gains pace with dredging work
Dredging of Dhanmondi Lake began on Tuesday as part of a Tk26 crore development initiative aimed at restoring its water-holding capacity, improving the surrounding environment...
Govt urged to fix discrepancies in birth, death registration data
Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has expressed concern over a major discrepancy between Bangladesh’s actual population and the...
Shishu Swarga facilities being established in 22 districts: Muhit
The government is establishing ‘Shishu Swarga’ facilities in 22 districts to provide integrated treatment and rehabilitation services to around 350,000 children with cerebral palsy across...
DMP outlines security, traffic plans for Durga Puja
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has said police will remain on maximum alert to ensure the safe and peaceful celebration of the...
PM to visit Japan
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Japan from October 26 to 29, with Dhaka and Tokyo working to finalise a manpower agreement that...
Ensure opportunities beyond academics to nurture children’s talents
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed the need to give every child opportunities to develop talents beyond academic studies, saying their proper growth is crucial...
DSCC provides Tk19.8 lakh grant to 168 Durga Puja mandaps
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Tuesday handed over Tk19.8 lakh in grants to representatives of 168 Durga Puja mandaps in its area ahead of...
Youth urged to embrace business
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday urged young and innovative people to come forward and engage in business and entrepreneurship. He made the call...